Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhagionodae from Romania
Posted by JariF on 25-01-2015 17:11
#1
Hi,
some families are a bit tricky for me, because I don't have a good key to use. Rhagionidae belongs to them. This pecimen is not in best condition any more, two legs are missing, but I believe enough is left for id. Any idea or a good tip where to get a key ? Theo, maybe You could help ?
Jari
Posted by JariF on 25-01-2015 17:11
#2
Here an other angle.
Posted by libor on 25-01-2015 17:38
#3
For me it is common Rhagio tringarius.
Libor
Posted by Zeegers on 25-01-2015 20:00
#4
Hi Jari
Which date is it from ?
I agree with Libor, in Central Europe it would be tringarius. No idea what they have in Roumania.
Theo
Posted by JariF on 26-01-2015 16:40
#5
Oh, the date is 28.7.2014. With my key I ended to tringarius as well, but would really like to know, if there is a valid key for specimens from Southern Europe. Thank You both of You !
Posted by libor on 26-01-2015 18:07
#6
For Rhagionidae, the best is Lindner's old key. A little out to date, with numerous "color subspecies" and invalid species, but OK for me. Of course, time to time I need to check any newly described species.
Libor
Posted by JariF on 26-01-2015 18:11
#7
Ok, thank You. I will try Lindner :)
Posted by Zeegers on 26-01-2015 19:57
#8
From an absolute point of view: Lindner is no so good.
From a relative point of view: the best there is.
So I agree with Libor, try to use it but use your own head as well !
Theo